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IBA International Pro Bono

Ethical Challenges in Pro Bono Representation

Tuesday May 05 , 2009

  • By: The Legal Aid Society
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    599 Lexington Avenue
    New York, United States
  • Contact:
    Rosemary Hare-Bey
    The Leagal Aid Society

Participate in a dialogue about ethical concerns for pro bono attorneys. The session will cover the ABA Cannons, Model Codes and Rules, NY Code, Re-Statement, and ethics opinions. Attendees will work on hypothetical scenarios highlighting the establishment of the attorney/client relationship, retainers, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, privilege, and termination of the relationship.

Faculty Chairs: Professor Russell G. Pearce and Professor Matthew Diller, Fordham University Law School

  • CLE Credit Comments: 2 credits total: 2 hours of ethics. This program provides transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys.
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